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Testimonials - Inca Trail 4D/3N“WONDERFUL experience! Recommended by a friend, and I will recommend it myself to others. The scheduling was PERFECT. I enjoyed the less crowded campsites and not seeing many groups along the way. Accommodated lactose free diet wonderfully. Erick was an excellent guide with a good sense of humor, good leadership. We had slower hiker in the group and he and Edit accommodated him with grace and class. No regrets. EXCELLENT.” Josie Haduong / USA “The experience was truly amazing and magical. It surpassed all of my expectations on so many levels. First of all, the itinerary was great. Appreciated how we came across few tour groups and the trek was perfectly planned. Erick definitely was excellent! He was the leader of our family. He cultivated a fun, respectful atmosphere as well as shared so much information about the Inca culture. Everything was excellent. Thank you!” Cynthia Hsu / USA “Guide Hernan was fantastic. Cook Teo was amazing.” “A great experience, fantastic guide and staff made very welcome. Thank you all at ENIGMA!” Barbara Sylvester and Graham Weil Sylvester
/ Australia “It was amazing! I can’t think of any way to improve it as it was the perfect trip!” Olivia Boeree / UK “Erick was great. He did a great job dealing with the various ages of all of us on the trek. It was an amazing time. Thanks you for everything! The porters were awesome.” Jenn Dawning / USA “Franklin was an outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable, clearly cares about the park and mountains as well as his clients. Handled problems early on with grace and professionalism. Itinerary was excellent weighting the hard days at the beginning. Teobaldo is clearly a culinary genius.” Prem Subramanian / Canada “Erick was a fantastic guide for the Inca Trail. Paul was a fantastic guide for the Sacred Valley. Geraldine was a fantastic tour organizer.” Geraldine and Toby Gitsham / Australia “Everything was wonderful. I absolutely loved Marisol. She is kind, funny and helpful. The food was delicious – that was the biggest and best surprise of the trip.” Emma Sommers / USA “Hire many guides who are like Marisol Velasco! Our first day was longer than that of most groups (more miles to the campsite), so we were ahead of the pack. I enjoyed this schedule very much.” Rebekka Brooks / USA “Marisol was a fabulous guide in every way. She was friendly, funny, kind and helpful in every way. Her guiding skills + knowledge were excellent, could not have been better. She got me through the trip. Her interaction with Edit, cooks + porters was excellent. Edit was also excellent, she was extremely kind and helpful in every way. I was very grateful to have had her help, enthusiasm and “vamos Philip!” Great! Food + porters were excellent. All interactions were excellent.” Philip L. Brooks / USA “Great guide – Marisol was energetic, engaging, professional and punctual. The food was amazing, unique and complete. I thought the trip was very well organized, emphasizing the importance of going at our own pace.” Matthew Kanda / USA “I was very impressed by Marisol. Her knowledge about the hiking, nature, flora, combined with kindness, always looking for who might need a friendly push made this trip very much an unbelievable one. She is an exceptional young woman and really fostered good relationship with the cooks, porters + guests. Edit was a great compliment to Marisol. Her kindness, her help and willing smile made brightened the trip when it was tough. She also always was available when I needed help.” Astri Brooks / USA “Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable, tanto por el viaje en sí, como por todas las maravillosas personas que hemos conocido en el camino (guías, cocineros, porteadores, otros viajeros). Pueden estar muy orgullosos del servicio que ofrecen y de las personas que trabajan con ustedes. ¡¡¡Gracias!!!” David Pérez y Markus Frevel / España
- Alemania “Thank you. It was the best trip in my life.” “Erick was the most knowledgeable guide we ever had, but more importantly, he devoted more time and personal attention than we could ever have expected, making our trip an unforgettable experience. Special thanks and gratitude to Erick! We are thinking about coming back and doing more trekking because of his excellent work.” Korkina Anne and Vladimir Rumov / Russia “Everyone was very helpful + friendly. The porters were fantastic. Hilario produced amazing food + Erick lead us with enthusiasm, knowledge + care. A great trip.” “Faultless – Erick, Hilario + all the porters have been fantastic. We are looking forward to our next trek! Thanks Erick – we had a blast.” Fiona McLaren / UK “I loved the tour. Very professional and very friendly.” Virginia Farcas / Romania - USA “Erick is awesome!! It was an amazing hike. The food was great!! Highly recommended.” Stephanie Kwan / USA “Erick is the best tour guide. Food is better than home . Thanks! I really enjoyed this trip + learned a lot.” Karen Wong / USA “Estuvo tan por sobre nuestras expectativas que no se nos ocurre cómo mejorar el servicio!!! Queremos destacar la calidez de todo el equipo y por sobre todo la energía, passion y gran conocimiento de nuestro estimado guía Franklin, más toda la gran ayuda de Joana. Nos encantó el detalle de la carpeta de Franklin con la cual nos clarificó e ilustró mucho. Mil gracias, hasta siempre, los recomendaremos mucho!” Lucía Suárez y José Bianconi
/ Argentina “Hernán fue realmente excelente. Mucho hemos viajado y muchos guías hemos tenido en los viajes y otros países y pienso que ENIGMA debe estar orgullosa de tener un guía como Hernán en su staff.” Lucía Fortin / Argentina “It was great – guides, porters + chef were exceptional; they were helpful, friendly and very respectful! As well as knowledgeable. 100%!!” Justine Louise Pallister / UK “Tanto Eric como Edith han sido fantásticos, pero me gustaría acer una nota especial sobre Edith, puesto que sin ella yo no hubiera sido capaz de terminar el Camino Inca y estar sentada aquí ahora viendo Machu Picchu. Mis más sinceras gracias a los porteadores, a Eric y a Edith: su entusiasmo, dedicación y trabajo son dignos de admiración. El cocinero también fantástico: impresionantes los platos que puede cocinar en las condiciones que tiene que hacerlo y muy, muy ricos! MUCHAS GRACIAS. SON USTEDES LOS MEJORES.” Maribel Madrid Ortega / España “I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. The whole service was excellent. The guide, Eric, was professional, knowledgeable + able to put the facts + history forward in an entertaining way, which made you want to learn more. The food was excellent and extremely well presented. The porters were efficient + everything was set up for us arriving at the campsite. All members of your staff were extremely welcoming and are an asset to your operation.” Aileen Colquitoon “A fantastic experience and made so by all the effort Cesar put into it. He was excellent.” “Excellent guide. Very charming, helpful, patient, extremely knowledgeable. An extremely enjoyable trip.” Allison and John Possare / UK “Eric did an excellent job of leading our group and sharing his knowledge of the Inca Trail and life in the Andes. Perfect trip that couldn’t have been any better.” Dan Tegen / USA “It was a spectacular trip and everything was organized to perfection. WE had the benefit of a super-competent and passionate guide and a lovely team of support staff. The food was excellent throughout – the chef is a genious!! I have no idea how these people can manage to make it all go so smoothly.” Beate Kampmann / Germany “Fue todo perfecto y muy bonito. Los guías, los porteadores y el cocinero fueron muy profesionales, muy amables y muy buena gente. Sinceras felicitaciones y muchísimas gracias por hacer esta experiencia tan bonita todavía mejor. Eric y Edith son los mejores guías que podríamos haber tenido!” Elena Vidal / España “My experience on the Inka Trek was amazing. The guide and assistant provided positive attitude and were always making others smile. I couldn’t have asked for a better trek.” Stephanie Hyatt / Canada “Both Eric and Edith have been extremely friendly, helpful + competent! There is nothing that they could do better! Was perfect! The logistics were amazingly perfect too!!! Great job! The porters, chef + food absolutely lovely!! I did feel at times that I was a bit rushed and that I had not enough time to enjoy everything as I had to hurry to follow the group, but I also understand why that was necessary. In the end, Eric’s timing was perfect. I consider myself very lucky for the guides and for having chosen ENIGMA and will efinitely recommend it to all.” Annalisa Bruno / Italy “Overall impression: it doesn’t get any better than perfect! Thanks.” Hidde Duvenvoorden and Janine van Rossum
/ Netherlands “The arrangements were excellent in every respect from the briefing to arrival at the MP P. Hotel. Hernán is an OUTSTANDING guide. His leadership is specially good, he encouraged us all the way especially on the difficult parts. His knowledge of nature is at a very high standard. He is an entertaining companion and always helpful. Without his particular help we doubt if we would have been able to finish it. His relations with the porters and the cook were excellent. He led them and motivated them and they provided us with excellent service. Look after them well, they deserve it.” Roger and Susan Lindsay / UK “Perfect! One of the best trips of my life! Good guide and nice porters! Small group is very nice!” “This was a very good trip. The guide, cook and porters were very professional and friendly. Thank you for making the trip a perfect journey for us.” Iwan Koleje and Anneloes v. Svourt / Holland “We loved this trip. It was very challenging and Marisol always made sure we were being safe and having a GREAT time. She was always cheerful and very professional, and went above what we would ever have expected. Sixto is a genius. We are “Foodies” in Los Angeles and he delivers high quality restaurant level meals in a camp setting. He was always warm + friendly. We felt like a family with the porters they were positive, helpful, friendly – we enjoyed talking with them and appreciated how hard they worked they always put in extra effort we noticed they always picked the BEST camp sites + put together our tents with a lot of cariño.” Tamara Rothenberg and Marc Gochman / USA “This was one of the best experiences of my life! As a city person, the nature can be very scary. But Franklin’s professionalism, knowledge, sense of humor and attention to detail is truly commendable and impressive at the same time, considering what that had to go through to make this a successful trip. Also the porters are just unmatchable. Thank you. I will definitely be sending more of my friends to do this adventure.” Emmanuel Peninoy / USA “A fabulous experience throughout the trek. We learned a lot about culture, the history, the geography, the flora / fauna and Peru generally. Hernan, Teo and the porter team were incredibly welcoming and made us feel special – like we were the only ones on the trail.” Rachel Sagan / USA “I will definitely recommend Hernan + ENIGMA to my friends who are interested in trekking in Machu Picchu + Peru!” William Wicker / USA “Great experience and will go back to the UK with high recommendations of the route, staff and company. I think everybody did a fantastic job in providing us with a fantastic trip. A special thanks to Hernan for being a great guide and also to the chefs and porters for such great food and service. Machupicchu was just part of the this great experience and was soo much more rewarding to see after the trek!” “The porters + chefs were very friendly and allowed us to take part in the cooking. This improved our experience and understanding of Peruvian people. Our guide’s knowledge and language skills were far greater than expected; he was always helpful and supportive throughout the trek. When eating, the porters + chefs could not do more to help and their service was excellent. The food exceeded our expectations and portions were more than enough. I felt that everybody worked really well as a team and that the trek was more than just seeing Machupicchu, it was experiencing how Peruvian live, and their country. The timing into Machupicchu was fantastic, before the tourist masses arrived. The guide gave us a fantastic tour for 3 hours. Overall it was a wonderful experience, which we would highly recommend.” Nicky Sykes and
Stewart Gregory / UK “Erick was wonderful and a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. He was very helpful throughout the trek and as a guide in Machupicchu. We would not have made it through the Inca Trail without him.” “Erick was great! We could not have done it without him! I will recommend Erick / ENIGMA to my friends.” Karina and Matthew Everett / USA “Vinimos de Europa con expectativas moderadas y nos encontramos con un servicio excelente y mucho profesionalismo de parte del guía (Chino), el cocinero y los porteadores. También gran generosidad.” Almudena y Alejandro / España “Nunca imagine que en un campamento en el medio de los Andes se pudiera montar semejante servicio de gastronomía. Excelente!! Remarcamos la atencióna las necesidades de cada integrante del grupo de parte del “Chino”…amabilidad, sociabilidad, dedicación y humildad. Muy buena empresa” Paula y Carla Davini / Argentina “El grupo de porteadores y el guía fueron sin duda una parte clave del éxito del viaje. Las maravillas del Camino Inca se potenciaron por la calidad de servicio del “Chino” y su equipo. Se hace difícil dar sugerencias de mejora.” Gabriel Graciosi y Alfredo Reta / Argentina “Special thanks to Pabel – his cooking was fantastic. Every meal was a pleasure to eat + varied in its contents + imagination. He is truly a devoted + imaginative chef. Hernan as a guide was very helpful + entertaining. His knowledge + enthusiasm inspired + touched our hearts” Zak Yames / UK “We had an absolutely FANTASTIC journey with your staff through the Andes! Hernan was superfriendly + a great source of knowledge, with a very kind demeanor. The porters were just AMAZING! How they did what they do with a smile is beyond words! And your cook – Pabel – was a magician in the kitchen – the food and its variety was utterly delicious + put me to shame! We were supremely impressed + praise the team HIGHLY!! Karen Nass / Netherlands “I thought the trip was excellent. I believe our guide was excellent and made the trip a pleasure for everyone. Also, the food was outstanding. The cook was very friendly and he made very creative dishes. I think I had better food on this trip than in most restaurants I have ever been to, and he did it at a campsite. Very impressive. If I know of anyone going on the Inca Trail, I 100% recommend ENIGMA.” Kristin Russell / USA “Pabel was absolutely fantastic. He is clearly a head chef. Not only does he know his stuff, but he prepares the food with great style. The soups were especially perfect after each day’s long hike. The daily plan –where to camp and how far to hike was well thought out. The campsites were good and doing the longest days first was the right idea. I enjoyed Hernan and Edit on a personal level very much everyday. I mean this beyond whatever their duties as guides are. I learned a lot from both of them about local / indigenous ways – this means a great deal to me. They are both very warm. Hernan’s passion about his culture is very evident – this is much better than a guide who would just repeat information. There is not enough space here to say all I would like to say about this. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!” Hills Snyder / USA “Our guide was very patient with me despite my slow speed and low hiking ability. He offered lots of encouragement. The porters were wonderful. Our chef was outstanding. The meals (all of them) far surpassed my wildest expectations. This is a once in a lifetime experience, and thanks to our guide, the chef and the porters, this challenge was so much easier, better and more memorable. I will recommend this company in the future to other travelers and someday, I would love to do the hike again.” Sydney Clara Lowrey / USA “Our guide Franklin was superior in every aspect of our trip! And the porters and chef were excellent!” Daniel Palomino / USA “Really excellent time. A very happy team. Excellent information on animals / birds / flora + history – super time.” Frank Robertson / Scotland “No suggestions. Everything was excellent, in particular our guide. Also gluten-free diet was catered for superbly – thank you.” Alex Rhodes / UK “Really excellent. A great experience. Hernan was an outstanding guide + great company. I would recommend ENIGMA to all our friends.” David Rhodes / UK “I can´t think of anything to improve the service, unless you can control the weather. I loved everything about ENIGMA – the guides, the food, the porters. Even down to giving us a bowl of warm water + soap + tea in the morning before breakfast. The little touches definitely count. I’ve never been so well looked after on a trek. Keep up the good work!” Deirdre Kelly / Ireland “ENIGMA is an excellent group, the trip was made very enjoyable. I have no recommendations to improve the service. It was perfect. Keep up the good work. Everyone was very helpful.” Fiona Kelly / Ireland “This was a wonderful trip! Juan Carlos + Hernan were incredibly helpful + knowledgeable and had a great attitude, making things very enjoyable. We were so impressed by the food and the porters. I would recommend this trip to everyone.” Kimberly Chen / USA “We had a fantastic time. The guide, porters and friends we made were all fantastic. I will be recommending you to Lonely Planet. I think once this company keeps on its toes and does not get too complacent it should go from strength to strength.” Steven Daly / Ireland “Hernan was a joy to be around! He was extremely informative and made the trek fun! He was willing to climb Wayna Picchu with me even though it wasn’t part of our tour! He comes highly recommended!” Maria Henderson / USA “Excellent trip, one of the best things I’ve ever done! Would recommend to everyone. Eric was a fantastic guide + made the trip that much more enjoyable because of his vast knowledge of the whole environment! If I had the money (+my girlfriend would let me) I’d come back next week! Many thanks.” Neil Perkins / UK “It has been probably the hardest thing I have ever done but I am very proud to say that I have done it. Eric + his team works absolutely magnificent. Thank you very much.” Stuart Carss / UK “Thanks for the great experience. Especially Eric & Edith. Also the cook and porters did a very good job.” Marc Tienstra / Holland “Realmente me pareció muy bueno el tour, sobretodo los guías son muy Buenos y ellos hicieron que disfrutáramos mucho más el Camino Inca, pues siempre estuvieron con una actitud excelente, así que no tengo más que felicitarlos. Realmente lo disfruté mucho.” Azucena Almanza / México “Eric and Edith and the whole 4 day Inca Trail were amazing. Thank you for this terrific experience!” Ivonne Bax / Holland “One of the best trips ever!” Stefan Gmeinder / Germany “My wife + I have just finished one of the most amazing adventures of our lives. We are both over 55 years old + yet we blended in with a “family” of younger people, all European with ease + acceptance. We found the trekking a bit challenging but managed to get through with a smile on our faces. The staff was unbelievable – the sight of the porters who had just fed us + broken down the campsite running past us, with huge sacks, is a sight I will not soon forget. The guide was amazing in his depth of knowledge about Incan culture, Andean people and the trail itself. He was helful + caring and made the trip very enjoyable. The food was fabulous, we loved the soups! The presentation was as good as any restaurant but done under the most adverse conditions. We enjoyed the whole experience to the utmost!” Jackie and Richard
Dana / USA “I loved everything about ENIGMA. Our tour guide was absolutely amazing! He is very knowledgeable, patient, helpful and most importantly, kind + considerate. The porters went out of their way to make us feel right at home. They went above + beyond what I ever expected. It truly was an unforgettable experience and I’d definitely recommend this company without a doubt. Our cook was also magnificent – I felt truly welcomed in Peru and I leave with many wonderful memories. I thank you and your staff for this amazing journey.” Aurora Flores /
USA “Fantastic trip. The porters are incredible – carrying such huge loads so quickly & with minimal equipment. An awesome country & an awesome experience. It helps to be fit & acclimatized to the altitides: would recommend at least 3 days to adjust to altitude before commencing the Inca Trail.” John Morrison / New Zealand “Not much to improve. Excellent trip – so well organized + fantastic experience. Guide’s knowledge was excellent. It appears you look after your staff – well done. Overall excellent experience. Great match of guide + group.” Anne Hindson / New Zealand “Marisol was fantastic and always so positive. Even though there were only two in the group (i.e. us) we had lots of fun + really enjoyed the trek. Our vegetarian food was excellent, so big thanks to the chefs from us! I will definitely be recommending ENIGMA + Marisol to my friends who want to visit Peru.” Tara Jackson / UK “This was one of the BEST trips I have taken! All due to our guide + porters. They were amazing.” Rochelle Smith / USA “An unforgettable trip. “Guide was excellent. Same thing for the logistic and office staff. Food was incredible! I’d like to dot his tour again only for the food.” Nathalie Jagueneau et Damien Simon / France “This trip exceeded all my expectations. It has been a life-long dream to visit Machu Picchu and thanks to our guide, Hernan, and his team of porters I was able to realize that dream in the most enjoyable way. Hernan was knowledgeable, patient and friendly. The cook, Pancho, managed to create gourmet meals with the minimum of kitchen tools and is truly to be commended. I have many friends in the UK and the US who are interested in visiting this area and I will highly recommend that they use ENIGMA and, if possible, request Hernan.” Anne-Marle Salmon
/ UK “Erick is amazing. What a wonderful, fun, knowledgeable + passionate person. He really made the experience so special + it would not have been the same without him. He thought of everything + was always so organized + thoughtful. Pancho di a great job also. The food was very good + a good mixture of protein, carbohydrates. He was also very friendly. The other porters were wonderful – really I have nothing but good things to say about the whole experience!!.” Meghan Fennelly / USA “I don’t think this trip could have been any better. It was one of my top 2 trips in my life, I loved it! The food was great , I feel spoiled! Eric was funny, kept you safe, kept you well fed, amused and positive.” Kally / USA “My favorite part of the trip was Erick. He was the best. He made the trip worth while. Also the food was excellent. Erick’s speeches were very informative and I was engaged in all of them. Also, he always had a surprise for us. I felt like I was really having an adventure. I also liked the other people on our trip and I am going to miss them. I thought all of the archaeological sites were awesome and the hiking was a very nice challenge for me. I definitely thought that the trip was worth it and without your crew, I never would have made it through and if I did it would not have been as fun. Eric was the greatest and so were the porters and cook. I think that the way we got the good campsites and a nice tent for meals and hot tea or hot cocoa after a long day of hiking and a lovely meal in the morning for breakfast, lunch and dinner was the best. Thank you.” Dan Reynolds / USA “Eric was amazing – he has spirit, passion and a wonderful sense of humor. The mixed ages and personalities in the group were challenging much of the time, but Erick handled it professionally and with grace. I can’t say enough about the trek, our guide Erick, the porters, our wonderful cook. This trip will never be forgotten – thank you for putting together a well-organized, fabulous adventure! Kristy / USA “Hernan was a great guide - very professional with a great attitude. 5-star service like hot water + tea in bed was unexpected and great! Really impressive.” Taryn McLean / South Africa “My sister and some friends will be traveling in Peru in the next couple of years and I will definitely be recommending this company. Overall, this trip was fantastic. Hernan was one of the best guides that I’ve ever had. Thank you for a wonderful memory!!” Holly Hendrix / USA “You provide an excellent service. Just maintain the same high standards and you will not need any suggestions.” James Mulligan / Ireland “We had a fantastic trip. Thank you!” Mary Roche / Ireland “I would like to commend the whole entire Enigma Team. Without the incredible porters carrying our equipment and belongings we would never have made the steep hills of the Andes, they certainly are amazing, and we are grateful to them. After a long day, coming back to the camp was a delightful joy. “Pancho”, our cook always prepared with love the most wonderful dishes, not only were they presented with the most artistic style, but the quality of the food was equal to the one found in the best restaurants. Finally, I would like to thank Hernan, he was instrumental in this trip. His enthusiasm, humor, always ready to help, his knowledge of this country and about the trail, made this trip unforgettable. Thank you Hernan.” Diego Salmon / Peru “Franklin was fantastic + a wonderful ambassador to your country + carries such pride in your traditions + believes. He showed kindness + admired the porters for their hard work. A truly memorable trip. Many thanks Sixto, you’re brilliant.” Heather Rawlings / UK “Very well organized + informative trip. The food was unbelievable + certainly not expected. I shall certainly be recommending ENIGMA. Thank you.” Lyndsey Sugden / UK “Franklin’s enthusiasm for his history and his thirst for knowledge is great, he has an amazing sense of humour. He is courteous and punctual also. Well done Franklin, well done Sixto.” Dylan Lewis / UK “Amazing accommodations, couldn’t ask for anything more. Honestly, at this point in time, I can’t think of anything because there is truly not one thing I would change about the trip – except removing the rain from the day we arrived at Machu Picchu!” “Memorable, quality.” “No suggestions – everything was great.” Marc, Lauren and Shari Ginsburg / USA “I had a fantastic journey – A trip of a lifetime. All my needs were taken great care for. The people were friendly + positive. The food was wonderful. Eric was perfect!!” Eileen Loveless / USA “No suggestions. The food was incredible, the porters amazing and our guide fantastic. Well done. Leona Loo / China “We have no comments. It was perfect! Thank you!” Martina Wendt, Kathrin & Anne Schmidt / Germany “I thought the overall experience was terrific. Jose was an excellent guide. Extremely friendly, intelligent, very nice to our teenage children. The food was beyond good – it was great.” “A+’s across the charts. Thought I would hate it , but it was amazing. The cook, José and the porters were really, really great. I’m not sure there’s anything you could improve. Maybe you could completely get rid of all the mosquitoes in Peru….but other than that – nothing. Thank you so much. Also – José was such an amazing guide. Very friendly and extremely smart. He was “the bomb”. I also don’t know how the porters do it but it’s really impressive and we appreciated it so much.” Annie Mudge and teenage daughter Ali Mittelberger
/ USA “Jose was an outstanding guide with a thorough knowledge of the Incas and the local flora and fauna. The cook was also amazing.” Jeff Larock / USA “Highly professional service. This was the most enjoyable trek – run by a professional company with a highly competent principal guide – Hernan Hermoza. The structure of a big first day (17 Km) worked very well and ensured the group had the attitude that it would get progressively easier.” Deon Mahoney / Australia “The trip was excellent and could not have asked for better. Hernan is a caring, kind, funny, knowledgeable guide and was a pleasure to be with. Juan Carlos was also very good. Everything was perfect apart from the walking! Really, we always had great spots at the campsite, the food was excellent and the guides were the best we have had on any trip!” Tara Dowdell / UK “This was an outstanding experience that I couldn’t have completed without the thoughtful support and encouragemente of the guides. We had a great group and the ENIGMA staff (guides & porters) helped us get as friends over the past 4 days. Thank you! Muchas gracias!” Kate Walker / USA “Everything was wonderful. We had such a great group – Marisol was supportive, helpful, funny and wonderfully knowledgeable about everything. She knew the answers to all our questions, she helped us when we couldn’t carry our bags, and she always made sure everything / everyone was OK. It was great, I would highly recommend others use ENIGMA.” Alexandra Young Mac Callum / USA “The trip was just wonderful. Marisol is so sweet, fun + intelligent. The food was a great surprise – so delicious. And the porters were so helpful and dependable. I will recommend ENIGMA to all of my friends! Thank you!.” Sarah Bright / USA “Marisol was above and beyond in every area. She was very knowledgeable both on the trail and in Machu Picchu. The cook, Eladio, and his assistant made such an excellent food, better than I thought it would be.” Suzanne Brantner / USA “Wonderful programs and experience. Eric, Pabel and the porters were excellent. The food and presentation were great. Eric was very knowledgeable and his English is perfect. I would definitely recommend this trip as well as Eric and Pabel again.” “Eric was excellent! Pabel made superb food. The porters were amazing (in the good times and when one of our family members got sick). I cannot say enough about everyone’s contribution to making our Inca Trail experience memorable positive and informative. Muchas gracias!!” Hillary, Allison, Christian Decker and
Erika Mainhart / USA “We have had a FANTASTIC time. Excellent group, excellent quality and quantity of food. Guide is superb - Best guide we have ever had on treks. Good sense of humour, friendly, fun, helpful, knowledgeable, fit. Very high quality rating. Would definitely recommend to friends.” Carole Lennox / UK “A professional company in every manner. Very competent, well organized, excellent communication + knowledge.” Muireann O Keeffe / Ireland “I thoroughly enjoyed the Inca Trail with ENIGMA. Eric was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable + patient at all times. The food was superb. I don’t know how you provide such fantastic and varied meals with primitive cooking facilities on a trek. Thank you!” Rosemarie Reale / Ireland “I sincerely believe that our trip was one of the best: the guide (Manuel), the cook and the food, the porters and overall service were excellent. After already doing the Inca Trail before, ENIGMA has proved to be above the rest. Overall great trip. Manuel + the excellent food made it!!!.” “Excellent trip. Manuel´s knowledge of the Inca history was exceptional + his leadership was top of the line. The food – quality + presentation was better than any restaurant we experienced in Peru. Loved everything about the trip! A+ to Manuel, the cook Francisco and all the porters.” Karen, Lauren, Jim and Kevin Berkemeyer
/ USA “Excellent trip. This trip was one of the most enjoyable 4 days I have ever had. This was due to many factors:
Thank you very much Eric and ENIGMA.” Tracy O Dwyer / Ireland “I want to remark about our guide Hernan! He was very good, his attitude, his patience and his knowledge were beyond expectations. He is really knowledgeable and pleasant. We were lucky to have him, and enjoyed his enthusiasm and energy despite his illness. Thank you Hernan for making our trip (my dream since am 9) so wonderful.” Mizrahi Family / USA “I couldn´t have asked for anything more – it was absolutely FABULOUS!!! Hernan, our guide, was very knowledgeable + wonderful. Adrian was an excellent porter also. He would always pick up our stuff if we forgot it. I am so happy about this tour – you are a wonderful company + I will definitely spread the word! Thank you so much! Oh, yes, the food was AWESOME!!! ” Christine Bartles / USA “Hernan was awesome, and all the staff. It was a fabulous experience and everyone added to it. The size of the group was great. Just again, Hernan was brilliant.” Elisabeth Tandy / South Africa “Muy bien – un viaje inolvidable, muy atentos, siempre me acordaré de ellos.” Griselda Jové Mateu / España “Eric the guide was fantastic. He is a great manager. He directed his porters and staff very efficiently. His personality and patience – exceptional. I needed boot work twice and he pulled through fabulously. Ruben, the assistant, was very personable and exceptionally helpful. Altogether, the program was great. Teobaldo provided the best cuisine!!! ” Filomena Cabico / USA “Vegetarian food was excellent! Eric and Ruben made the trip very fun and I learnt a lot! They were fantastic!” Jess Blue / Australia “Eric and Ruben were excellent guides, overall very happy and pleased as we had a great experience and would recommend ENIGMA to others.” Peter Billimoria / Australia “Great staff made for great trek. Even when things weren’t going great for us, we were well looked after. More than expected. Malu and Silvia were great at providing info and accommodating our itinerary which changed several times. I would also like to note that Enigma replied to my emails – initially, it was hard to get responses from companies – this is one of the reasons I chose Enigma – because you responded, and with complete info. Great trek – guide, cook & porters were excellent. Surprised and pleased to have a female guide!.” “The trek was superb – Marisol made it extremely interesting and enjoyable. The food was fantastic and the quantity was at times too much, but that’s not a bad thing. Thanks so much.” “Great guide, great food, enjoyed the porters. I was very happy to have a female guide for our group as we were all female. She was a delight. Enigma is lucky to have such a wonderful employee.” Donalea Moat, JoAnn and JaymeAnnBuhr
/ Canada “The experience was fantastic. I cannot imagine how to improve. Hernan was spectacular, kind, funny, sensitive and positive!!!.” Nancy Barickman / US “Excellent experience, great trip from beginning to end. As good as it can be! The guide is such a big part of my trip.” Mary Shapiro / USA “Really enjoyed trip. Franklin and Juan Carlos were excellent. Great knowledge and very easy to get on with, would love to go on another trip with these guys. Chef amazing, porters couldn’t be more helpful.” John Cassidy / Scotland “We came to Peru as a family, with a long time dream to see Machupicchu. This was an excellent experience. The people, the environment, everything. I would improve NOTHING, because it is hard to improve such a great time. Thank you for making this such a great trip.” Mike Mosher / UK “We thoroughly enjoyed the Inca Trail + feel proud to say that we did it and survived to the tale! Carlos was a terrific guide with a wealth of knowledge + enthusiasm, not to mention a great deal of patience. Thank you ENIGMA for such a terrific experience!” Patricia Philson / UK “Excellent trip, well organized, enthusiastic staff – couldn’t ask for a better guide and cook. Porters were fantastic, so energetic + friendly. Everything was organized for us. We took a group vote and all decided to hike extra the last day to get the early bus up – great decision. Thank you.” Kylie Robertson / Australia “It was a wonderful, my first time in Peru. Eric is very knowledgeable and is a very good guide. The porters worked hard and did a great job! The cooking was superb and quite more than I expected! The food was excellent! Joanna was lovely and very helpful as well. She will be a good leader one day! The hike was the best I have been on in a long time. Keep up the good work, you guys are awesome.” Allan Finnegan / USA “Eric is an outstanding guide. It is evident that he enjoys his job & is very good with sharing his knowledge. We feel very lucky to have had such a proficient & outstanding guide & wonderful person.” Chester Gawin / USA “Erick is a fabulous guide – anticipated many needs as simple as stopping for a breath prior to beginning a steep climb, to asking porters to return to take our packs, meeting us on the trail so to ease our load. He is very efficient and a great planner – always staking out the best campsites. I was very impressed with his team approach – treating the porters and cook as his equals. Most important, he is a very tolerant guide – I was a very slow trekker – and he was always patient and very encouraging. Erick also has a great knowledge base of history, the archaeological sites, botany, the birds, animals. He is a wonderful young man with terrific leadership!!! He made our trek a very special adventure. Thanks!” “I don’t know how to improve the excellent service! We had the greatest time, especially made possible by the porters, cooks and guide. The Inca Trail was above and beyond my expectations. The staff were very attentive to us and learned much about life in the Andes.” Karen, Melissa and Nick Lygizos / USA “Can’t fault the service. Surprised everyday by food, comfort and service. Hernán is an excellent guide, very good English. Food excellent.” Steven Watkins / UK “Could not improve the service. Excellent.” Andrew Nutt / UK “Excellent service, knowledge and overall experience. Food was first class, much higher than expectation. An unforgettable experience.” Amanda Warren / Australia “A brilliant trip, Eric couldn’t have been more helpful and entertaining. Backed up by a friendly and professional team. Top marks.” “The whole trip has been fantastic. Everyone involved was very helpful and we really appreciated getting started early on the first day and missing the crowds.” Richard and Louise Langridge / UK “Eric was superb. Food was superb. Porters were superb. We had a fantastic time on this trek. Thank you so much and we will definitely recommend you to others.” Tom Whitehead / UK “Guide had great skill + knowledge and really took care of everyone in the group. The guide + assistant guide worked very well together. The assistant guide was also very knowledgeable and had the skills and leadership to be a guide. Both also worked well with the porters and staff with a great relationship. All the staff including the porters and cooks went above and beyond for the group and made the experience excellent.” Colleen O’Neill/ USA “The quality of this trip, the genuine warmth, energy + spirit of the guides + the entire crew has been something I expect that I will always remember. Very special people. Their dedication is very moving + represents Peru very beautifully.” Millicent Cooley / USA “I have trekked in Argentina, Chile, Nepal and Tanzania and I have NEVER enjoyed the team of guides, assistant guide, cook and porters as much as on this trip. Your crew is FANTASTIC! Outstanding leadership. Many difficult decisions made on this trip – excellently made! Juan Carlos is an excellent guide and Hilario is a great cook (even made a birthday cake for us!!), and Carlos is outstanding! I will tell my friends to book their trips through your company and to request Carlos or Juan Carlos for guide! Thank you!” Foy Cooley / USA “The guide was awesome! He was very, very patient, compassionate, flexible, knowledgeable, treated everyone with a lot of respect and genuinely loves his work + the people he guides + works with. I will highly recommend ENIGMA to my family and friends. The porters and cook were also excellent. They really cared for us and we became friends. The assistant guide, Juan Carlos, was more than an assistant guide. He was qualified to be a guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate + really cared about us also. The whole crew was wonderful.” Ginnie McDevitt / USA “FANTASTIC TRIP minus the rain! Excellent food: cook made extra effort to accommodate vegetarian request, which was greatly appreciated!” “Group dynamic was great as age group was similar. Made it easier to keep close pace + a lot in common + thus easy to talk to + easy cohesion!” Lisa and Shannon O’Brien / Canada “Everything was excellent. Exceeded any expectation that I had. I would recommend ENIGMA to all m y friends. Eric was the best, could not have been better. Small group was key to great experience. Thank you!!!.” Jacob Cohen / USA “Eric was excellent. Porters were excellent Cook was excellent. I would not change anything.” Naura Shaparin / USA “Everything was perfect. The group size was great. Eric was brilliant, I would definitely suggest others to do a trek with him/Enigma. Francisco’s cooking / menu were brilliant also. We were a FAMILY!” Benjamin Gayler / Australia “The friendliness of all staff involved was brilliant, everyone was knowledgeable, always eager and ready to help when needed. Carlos + Ruben were excellent guides, both very encouraging and extremely pleasant guys. It has been an absolute pleasure experiencing the most physically challenging four days of my life due to all involved. Excellent food! Compliments to the chef! Porters worked so hard and yet always had a smile for us! Lovely bunch of people!” Gina Casey / UK “Our guide Carlos was excellent. Many times he went above and beyond expectations. He is an extremely intelligent, passionate and wonderful person. It is obvious that he truly loves his job. I could never have made it without him. Ruben was also very good. He showed a great knowledge of native plants. He was very encouraging when I was so tired. The chef was very entertaining and fun. He put a smile on my face many times. I was pleasantly surprised at how DELICIOUS the food was – GOURMET! The porters provided expert service. All were friendly and very quick to respond to any needs, I cannot believe how strong they are. Overall, an excellent group of highly skilled people. We could not have asked for anything more. Thank you Enigma.” Lorraine Granfield / USA “Every Zimbabwean / South African that hears of the Inca Trail from me, will travel with Enigma. Hernan is outstanding – a fantastic guide with a great sense of humour – will not be forgotten. I would like to have been more objective and given some “Bs” but it would have been dishonest. This truly is and “A” / first class service. Thank you.” Mike Witcox / South Africa “Excellent trip – I was lead to believe from my friends that Enigma´s trip would be excellent and all of my expectations were exceeded. Exactly as stated, good price and I like the fact that the porters are so well looked after (clothes, back protection, weight and packs). The food was exceptional (how do you make a pie on a camping stove!!!) and the guide, extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable – he went out of his way to assist, provide info and make our trip to Machu Picchu the best part of our 6 months in South America.” Fiona Patterson / UK “Great company, fantastic people. A wonderful experience – a memory I will treasure forever. Thank you very much – special thanks to Franklin with all his knowledge.” Catherine Henderson / South Africa “Could not fault Enigma. The organization of this trek with Enigma from initially booking to the trek itself, was nothing short of exceptional. Enigma was recommended by a friend and I will recommend Enigma. Franklin was an excellent guide who has a great ability to relate to all people – regardless of nationality / character. Ruben has a lot of potential and his help is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.” Kate Dombkins / Australia “Hemos estado gratamente sorprendidos con el total del servicio. Guía, porteadores y qué decir del cocinero, Sixto Cruz. Yo me lo llevaría inmediatamente si se pudiera. La gentileza en el trato por parte del grupo de porteadores nos ha hecho sentirnos casi mejor que en casa. La alimentación merece especial comentario. De primera calidad. Felicitaciones.” Fernando Luis Albery / Chile “I have to say that this was one of the greatest experiences of my life. On the first day, I didn´t know if I would be able to finish the Inca Trail, but through the care and motivation of Franklin and Ruben, I did finish and I have learned something about myself thanks to them. I hope that the company knows what great and talented guides they have in Franklin and Ruben. They are not only great guides, but they are great and caring individuals.” Scot Schumacher / USA “It has been fantastic – Eric was the most perfect and helpful guide ever. The cook and the menus – a constant positive surprise.” Benedicte Ronje / Denmark “This was a trip in a lifetime. The mystery of the Inca Trail @ times was dwarfed by your amazing staff. Starting with Marisol. She is a wonderfully brilliant strong young woman. She brought the Inca culture alive to us. Francisco´s cooking was masterfully brilliant. I couldn´t tell if I was in a Lima restaurant on a hiking excursion. The porters were unbelievable men. Sipriano, Alejandro, Lino, Manuel, Pascual. True example of professionalism. I will go back and tell all the Social Studies Teachers of San Diego, CA, about my trip of a lifetime, and let them know how wonderful of a company you have.” “Marisol was an amazing guide! She always took the time to understand our needs and met them with more than we ever expected. She is incredibly knowledgeable about everything related with the Inca Trail – history of the trail, of the Quechua people, the archaeological sites and their discovery of theories, flora, fauna and more! She always took the time to share what she found out we were interested in. She also was very sensitive to my husband being sick and did everything possible to help him be comfortable and get better. The cook was also amazing – the food was GOURMET! The porters were perfect!.” Greg and Michelle Spielman / USA “This was a great experience and it was due mainly to the terrific tour guides and all of the staff. My three friends and I had many issues and problems, ie. medical, strained ankles, etc. but throughout the trip, Eric, Edith and the staff have been extremely patient and supportive with us, and we are very grateful + thoughtful for this. The trip to Machu Picchu has been amazing! Thank you for the experience!” Kim Nguyen / USA “This was a very memorable experience + far exceeded all my expectations. The trail was gorgeous, service supreme + guides kind, friendly + informative. The overall organization was beyond words. I will definitely recommend ENIGMA to others and would use ENIGMA in the future when / if I am able to return to Peru. Beautiful country + Machu Picchu spectacular!” Alana Guadagno / USA “I had to cancel 1 wk before but ENIGMA took excellent care of me while I was staying in Cusco w/drivers, train tickets, etc. They were really, really helpful + flexible. Thank you so much!” Deborah Saxon / USA “La atención de todo el personal fue excelente. Nos atendieron como reyes. Felicitaciones.” Marco Fidel Sandoval Medina y Myriam Medina / Colombia “Well organized, met expectations + even more. Amazing staff. Great service; great food; wonderful.” Shannon Moser / USA “Wonderful! I would recommend this to anyone. I had a fabulous time and would not have changed a thing. Thanks for the unforgettable time!.” Ada Lay / Australia “Excellent, I enjoyed it immensely! The guides were fantastic + food fabulous!!!” Erika Honerkamp / USA “I do not think I could improve it. I loved every minute of it. It is THE BEST service I have ever had in the world. Erick is an incredible tour guide. I wish we would have taken a longer trip. THANK – YOU! Also, cooks + porters were fantastic. It is the best food I have had in Peru. Thank you!!!” Michelle Lay / USA “Everything was perfect. I loved the morning tea service + hot towels. It made me feel very pampered. The porters were kind + very helpful, it seemed that they were well cared for. Campsites were beautiful. Carlos’ knowledge of Peruvian culture, botany, politics and English was exceptional. I loved this trip. Pachamama siempre!” Gwendolyn Larson / USA “Franklin made the trek enjoyable and was extremely professional. His sense of humour made the hard parts ok. In one month of touring South America with over 8 guides, he is by far the best!” Josh Richards / Australia “Both nancy and Ruben were fantastic guides, make sure at all times everyone was safe and happy. Never leaving anyone behind on their own. The food was fantastic and catered for vegetarian needs extremely well.” Emma Warmington / UK “Our guides could not have been better. I enjoyed the experience immensely. ENIGMA is very fortunate to have such an excellent staff and Peru is a magical, wonderful country. I hope to return to it someday.” Veronica Stanfield / USA “Use César more. He has excellent management and communication skills with both tourists and his team, and is very widely respected by other guides on the trail. His knowledge of the wider cultural and historical aspects of Inca culture enabled me to enjoy the whole of the trail, and especially Machupicchu so much more than I had expected. The combination of César with Goyo, the chef, could not be faulted. I do hope that they are encouraged to train other guides and chefs who undertake the Inca Trail.” Mark Seabright / UK “Every part of the trip within Carlos’ control was excellent. He made the trip a fantastic and memorable experience; a highlight of my travels across South America.” Kerry Lindsay / UK “The people were amazing! Marisol, our guide, was lovely + adaptable + always thinking ahead. Her relationship with the chef and porters was fantastic + made our trip so enjoyable. Service was FIRST CLASS! Juan Bautista, the chef, had an amazing sense of humor + great attitude especially considering that it was pouring down rain + very, very cold for the majority of the trip. Juan directed his team of porters well + had very good communication with Marisol. I was amazed at how well the porters worked under very difficult conditions – the weather + the amount of labor. We felt very lucky to be with our team of family for 3-4 amazing days. We loved everything!!! Laura + Gil Madrid / USA “Hernán is an excellent guide with a great sense of humor. I really like the arrangement of the campsites and how the first day is the longest / most difficult. All the porters were friendly and encouraging. Hernán did a great job managing the group, especially since there were different paces of the group. This trip was amazing and the staff definitely contributed to my enjoyment.” May Chang / USA “We came on the trip with knee injuries and Hernán was always very encouraging and patient with us when we took our “time”. The idea of making the first day the hardest was great, so the second day didn’t seem so difficult. The porters were very hard working and they got along well with each other – happy porters make great porters. Hernán had many interesting things to say about all the Inca sites and his positive personality made the trail very enjoyable and an event to remember for a lifetime. Thanks ENIGMA!” Alison Eaton / Australia “Amazing experience! Every details was well thought out and attended to. Lovcd the hiking schedule. It made the trip even more enjoyable to finish early on day 3 so day 4 was even better. The porters were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed having them around the camp. The food was delicious and ample. I was impressed how people’s dietary needs were taken into consideration. Hernan was an amazing guide. His positive attitude helped to motivate the group and his sense of humor and personality were priceless.” Renee Breed / USA “This was one of my best life experiences. The tour guide was wonderful, very impressed with her knowledge and organizational skills. I will suggest this service to my friends / family. Thank you.” Ania Kloda / Australia “Fabulous tour, will remember forever! Marisol is a very special person as well as a fantastic guide. Sixto leads his team well and all are happy and good humored. Thank you.” Terence Smith / Australia “Everything was fantastic, I wouldn’t change a thing!.” Robyn Patterson / Australia “One of the best trips we have ever taken. The porters were helpful and kind to us all. The food exceeded all of our expectations. Great presentation, quality – TASTE! Franklin was as professional as any guide, anywhere we have had. His natural history and anthropology knowledge was superb. We will now measure all others against him. Trip of a lifetime!” Don Swarts / USA “Franklin is an exceptional guide in every way! He is great with the porters + chef. He is a great communicator. He understands archaeology, botany, history + all things pertinent to the job.” Cathy Miller / USA “I would like to thank you so much for your service – any time you would like to use me as a recommendation please do – our guide José was so knowledgeable in history that the Inca civilization really came alive for me.” Susan Lehfe / USA “Excellent job, especially our food was incredible! The porters were very friendly and helpful. Our assistant guide was perfectly friendly + always helpful + very knowledgeable. All in all, great experience. Would always recommend ENIGMA to friends.” Kai Engelhardt / Germany “It was an excellently organized and conducted tour. Despite adverse weather conditions during the first three days, everybody was friendly, helpful and positive.” Wilfried Kreisel / Germany “Carlos was a great guide, very friendly and helpful. He seemed to have a very good relationship with the porters who were also friendly, cheerful and helpful. The menu and food were excellent, far better than I thought it would be. I liked the route we took, glad we had the first day as the longest. It seemed the best way to do it. Thanks for making the trek a fantastic experience!” “An excellent experience – everything well organized, efficient and handled well. A very good choice of starting earlyon the first day and very good choice of camp sites to avoid the crowds on the trail and at sites. Made the trek much more enjoyable.” Karen and Hilary Pickering / UK “Franklin Vargas has a good attitude + a great aptitude for guiding. His sincerity, care and leadership was excellent. He is extremely capable and was able to solve problems with professionalism + ease. Excellent guide. Claudia was also extraordinary. Very warm, smart + an asset!” Dan Distasio / USA “Franklin Vargas was one of the best tour guides I have ever experienced. His attitude, enthusiasm and leadership set a positive, fun and extraordinary tone for the entire trip. Our entire group was amazed at the service + friendliness of Franklin and his assistants, Juan Carlos + Claudia. I will recommend ENIGMA to all I know visiting Peru – I would have them request Franklin for an extraordinary cultural, educational and fun experience!!” Steven Clark / USA “Miguel was always helpful, knowledgeable and good humored. All of the porters were very attentive. Many of the little details like food presentation, tea in the tent in the morning, and their applause when we arrived at destinations made the trek unforgettable. All parts of the trip exceeded my expectations. As a guide, Miguel was exceptional.” Trine Bachetti / USA “This trip was wonderful. Miguel and the porters were great. They were so accommodating + helpful, took the bags of the sick, were great at switching plans when needed + happily provided us with whatever we needed. Miguel was so passionate + truly interested in the experience he was sharing with us. This was a truly awesome experience, will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you.” Michelle Naklawycz / USA “My first interaction with anyone from ENIGMA was when I called the day before I was scheduled to begin the hike nearly in tears because my backpack had gotten lost at the airport + I had no hiking gear. Andrea calmed me down, talked me through it + gave me the confidence to go out + buy some new supplies + go on the hike anyway. Later that night, I met Miguel + when he realized what had happened with my luggage, he went home + got me a windbreaker, a backpack and a flashlight to borrow. Without those supplies, the hike would have been uncomfortable, but thanks to Miguel´s thtoughtfulness (along woth his knowledge and sense of humor), I was able to thoroughly enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the Inca Trail. I will recommend ENIGMA to everyone I know.” Maura Farrelly / USA “I loved every minute of it. I will recommend it to all my friends.” Christian Schuler / USA “We had a wonderful trip, which was made possible by the professionalism of all the support staff. Thank you.” Alan + Sheila Rogers / USA “This was such an amazing pilgrimage. Renee did a phenomenal job – he is a great teacher, guide, leader and truly a very special human being. He shared his love of the earth, his spirit of kindness and compassion, and his knowledge of the Inca life. We were also grateful for each and every one of the porters + cook. The entire group provided us with a most amazing 4 days together on the Inca Trail. THANK YOU ALL!!” Kathleen Graham / USA “Our trip could not have been better. Manuel was key – his deep knowledge and passion for the Inca culture and Andes created a wonderful and very memorable trip. THANK YOU!! The porters and cook on the trail were phenomenal as well and we tucked out with great weather. The Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel was beautiful and the perfect finale after 4 days on the trail. PS. Manuel´s English was excellent. We greatly appreciate his low-key style, responsiveness and fun sense of humor. We will miss him!” Allan Family (Diana, Tod, Natalie, Nicole + Tim) / USA “Very impressed with ENIGMA’s quality of service + all of the people representing ENIGMA – they are all a credit to the company. A fantastic journey!!! Thank you!!!” Katrina Lambert / New Zealand “Ich war sehr überrascht von der Qualität des Essens! Alle Träger und Helfer waren sehr freundlich. Sie hatten immer gute Laune. Für mich waren es die besten Ferien die ich je erlebt habe. Danke vorallem an Miguel, er hat uns hervorragend betreut und war sehr kompetent.” Janine Eichmann / Switzerland “The whole tour was amazing. I cannot think of anything that would improve the experience. Thank you for the wonderful memory.” Lynne Mathewson / New Zealand “Amazing 4 days. The guides, cooks + porters could not have done anymore. They even made 4am starts enjoyable!! An experience I will never forget which was enhanced by the whole team.” Emma O’Donovan / UK “I had a great experience. The guide, Franklin, was superb. He was very knowledgeable about the flora + fauna which was important to me. He was also very passionate and you could tell he loves his job. Also very humble & well-mannered. The food was excellent. All meals were fairly prompt, delicious & presentation exceeded my expectations. Thanks for accommodating my lactose intolerance. The porters were very helpful and catered to every whim, unnecessarily. We were treated like Queens and not used to Royal treatment. They were attentive and polite. Thank you!” Katherine Victorio / Canada “I know I have circled excellent for everything but I really thought it was an extremely all-round excellent trip. Thank – you. Harriet Harvie / UK “Franklin was an amazing guide, showed through how much he loved his job and cared for the porters and the park. Lead by example picking up garbage along the way. Food was amazing. Porters super courteous and helpful! I am so grateful for their hospitality. I felt the quality of the service surpassed my expectations.” Angie Shen / Canada “Quedé sorprendido del buen servicio, comida, hospitalidad, etc. Espero pronto volver a contratarlos. Gracias.” Rafael Marín / Argentina “Well-organized. Deliver what is promised. Courteous, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Responsible. Our guide, Franklin, was superb. As a young man, he has wisdom + people’s skills beyond his fears. I would say having him as our guide made the hike special. I don’t see how the trip could be better.” Susan Gick / Canada “What a fabulous trip! Mixture of pleasure (food!) + pain (upstairs for hours!). Very enjoyable, am so glad I did it. Zac + Chino did an excellent job of ensuring we all made it, organizing us + keeping us entertained – cheers guys! The porters + other staff were amazing! I still have no idea how we got the quality of food we did! The porters were incredible. All in all a fab time! Cheers,. Muchas gracias!” Rochelle Fry / New Zealand “Excellent service from email responses for reservation. Malú spoke with my brother + was flexible with my arrival time. Very kind once I arrived in Cusco. Very organized trip. Great food. I am a vegetarian and was accommodated all around. Franklin was great with pre-trip explanation. Good knowledge during trek. Good conversation. Catered to pace of customers. I would definitely recommend ENIGMA. I came for a personal challenge and got that + a great experience. Thank you. Gracias.” Angie Storm / Canada “Nothing could have made this trip any better. Franklin was excellent, knowledgeable about virtually everything (botanical, archaeological, etc) and patient and in tune with the abilities and desires of the group. We truly could not have asked for a better guide. Goyo was incredibly creative with the meals and was way beyond what we expected. And the porters were simply unbelievable and seemed to work together really well as a group. My highest recommendations..” John Stacklyn / USA “The service I received was more than expected. The food was out of this world. I have enjoyed the restaurants here in Peru but the meals I received on the Inca Trail exceeded them all. Absolutely unbelievable.” Mike Worden / Canada “This is the most memorable experience that I have ever had. I would highly recommend that everyone experience this through ENIGMA. I am very impressed by the level and quality of service provided by Franklin, Juan Carlos, Carlos and the porters!! The passion and commitment that they have in making our experience THE BEST was clearly apparent! Thank you!!.” Jennifer Polycarpe / USA “FANTASTIC with loads of fun. Zach was great and very interesting. Had great fun and would do it again. Would be nicer if the trail was longer.” “The most amazing thing about this trip was the enthusiasm of the guide and porters. It was truly special.” “The guide, the porters and cook were exceptional. The trip was amazing and made extremely special due to our outstanding guide. The whole trip exceeded all expectations.” Thorne Family / UK “The whole trip was first class. A tremendous experience. Five star cuisine. Very knowledgeable staff. Would recommend ENIGMA to anyone who is considering this trip. Thank you for your fantastic hospitality.” Francis Scott / Canada “Memorable trip, fantastically organized, guides, porters, cook outstanding. I really, really enjoyed this – experience of a lifetime.” Antony Broadbent / UK “First rate trip – guides, porters, cooks all offered great service and worked extremely hard over the past few days to ensure a great experience – would not change a single thing on the tour, timings were superb, length of walks during the day just right. Would recommend to anyone wanting to do the Inca Trail.” Simon Pritchard / UK “The ENIGMA staff showed incredible team work, hospitality and guidance. I have never been so well taken care of so far from home. From the porters to the cook to the guide, I was impressed. I learned a great deal about the Incas Peruvian culture, as well as the Pachamama and the Andes Mountains. I will not only suggest it to my friends + family, I would also like to return + repeat the hike with my daughter when she is old enough. Please know that each member of your staff on the trail went above + beyond excellent service.” Susan Gryder / USA “Excelente todo, en especial quiero destacar la actitud de Juan Carlos quién me bancó todo el camino. Gracias por todo a los guías y a todo el grupo. Una experiencia inolvidable.” María Virginia Perrino / Argentina “Fue algo muy inolvidable que recomendaría a cualquier persona en el mundo. Gracias Carlos y Claudia por su presencia y su amabilidad y todo el resto de todo. Gracias..” Ernesto Atkinson / Guatemala “The accommodations and food were beyond our expectations. The service of the porters, cooks and waiter (Leonardo) were wonderful. Even the presentation was impressive. Carlos and Claudia were both very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. Especially when I became ill, they were very concerned with my health. I would strongly recommend this trip. Thank you so much.” Christina Ramaya / USA “Excellent trip, excellent organisation. The porters and food were all great. The best part was that the guide made the whole trip great fun and was a really entertaining part of the team. Thanks a lot Zac!” Paul Gamble / UK “A spectacular experience. From day 1 we felt like a family. Percy was a terrific leader, allowing us all on the trip to truly bond and share a very spiritual experience. He went far above all our expectations. The fact that he spoke Quechua made us all feel as though we truly understood the mountain cultures. We were able to bond with the porters and each meal was full of laughter and sharing of experiences. We all felt totally comfortable with our arrangements. Even before reaching Machu Picchu, the trip was the best I’ve ever been on. I would highly recommend ENIGMA to other travellers – particularly Percy. Thanks so much.” John Fahimi / USA “I have been thoroughly impressed by ENIGMA’s professional and friendly approach. From the start, Percy, our guide, called ourselves “a family” and this bonded us together. Percy is a very knowledgeable guide, as well as an entertaining and a funny man. The cook gave us food that would go down well in a top restaurant. The porters have nothing but my highest admiration, carry up to 20kg and still manage to say hello and smile as they ran past. ENIGMA – Thank you.” Jim Fenwick / Scotland “I felt myself as a guest, always secure and enjoyed the trip very much. We learned about the Incas, the nature on the trail like plants, animals, we had great meals and I was also happy to communicate with the porters, who were always ready for everything and very helpful. Thanks for this great experience.” Sarah Keller Moecklin / Switzerland “We had a fantastic time – Efrain, our guide, the cook and porters were lots of fun. I will definitely try to learn Spanish to interact with them better! Sooo much food – fantastic!!! We were the envy of other groups we met on the way!” Michelle Searle /Australia “The porters were all so keen and enthusiastic, friendly and helpful – we were all really impressed. The food exceeded our expectations 100-fold. Our guide was so enthusiastic about the information he was telling us and it made a huge difference. I have no suggestions to make the trip better! Bronwyn Fanshawe / South Africa “Office staff was always quick to respond to any emails and very friendly and helpful when we arrived. Libo was awesome! He had so much knowledge to share – about the mountains, the plants, the birds, the Incas, the history of the area, herbal uses and much more” Conni Bock “We chose ENIGMA because of their reputation for good treatment of it’s porters. Really liked Gary’s spiritual angle taken on the Inca civilisation. Felt like it was something unique to our guide.” Peter Ryan / Australia “Libo was a great guide. He truly enjoyed his work and has worked hard to make his service absolutely first class. The food was fantastic – as was the attitude of the cook. No words can express our amazement about the ability and strength of the porters.” Amit Shashank / India “Efraín was a very good guide for us. He did a great job of teaching and leading, while being very friendly. We all enjoyed spending time with him. Juan’s cooking was wonderful. All of the porters did a great job, both by being friendly and by doing a terrific job of setting up our campsites.” Matthew Schaab / USA “Libo is a very knowledgeable guide with a lot of insight and interacts very, very well with people and the environment, appreciate the time we had and all the fantastic experiences. Libo & ENIGMA – Thank you very much!!! Ashish Consul / India “Gary was by far the best guide I’ve ever had on any trip and made the best decisions with regard to which campsites to use, how far to go each day, etc. He was also very knowledgeable about all of the sites, never failing to answer or anticipate our questions. Overall a great experience. My highest thanks to everyone involved in this trek on our behalf” John Lynn / USA “This was an awe inspiring adventure, well organised, we felt we were always looked after and supported. High recommendations to ENIGMA, to our wonderful guide, Gary, to our cook Genaro, and to all the porters who worked so hard on our behalf. Thank you!” Aaron Paley / USA “The trek was excellently planned and executed. The food was always fresh and delicious. The guides were exceptional – I cannot think of anything that could have been done better. I will definitely recommend ENIGMA for anyone interested in doing the Inca Trail. Thank you!” Duncan Smith / South Africa “The guide and the porters are what made my trip! The porters and cook: Genaro, Alex, Jesus, Benito, Fortunato, Serapio, Gerardo, etc. and of course the guide Carlos are amongst the nicest people I have ever met. They were so helpful, friendly and so accommodating – they are seriously what made the Inca Trail a special experience for me. Even though the price was a little bit above our budget, we are so glad we spent it because these guys were worth every penny!” Illisa Aji / UK “This was a simply incredible experience. I’ve thought for 5 minutes on what to improve and I can’t think of anything. Next time Vilcabamba!” Karl Katz / USA “The overall Inca Trail was truly amazing. First day hike to camp #1 was good planning. It made for and earlier 2nd day. The knowledge of Julio, our guide, and the assistance of Claudia made the trip very pleasant. The porters were very accommodating and hospitable. Always up at the crack at dawn to set up breakfast and transport camp. And always smiling and friendly. What can I say about Carlos and his cook staff. I could not believe what came out of the cook tent, everything was excellent and totally unexpected on the Inca Trail. Everytime we stepped in the tent we felt like we stepped into a gourmet restaurant. Thank you for a memorable trip!” Sue Wallcer / Canada “The entire trip was a 5-star experience. The route, the food, the guide, the porters, etc was excellent. The most pleasant surprise was the knowledge and the enthusiasm of Libo, our guide, about the Inca culture, which was more than expected. He is an emissary for the Inca culture and history, and a great representative for ENIGMA.” Garry Wallace / Canada “I had a fantastic time and all our experiences were above my expectations. The standard of service from our guide, cook and waiter was excellent, extremely professional and friendly. Julio has a fantastic knowledge of the Inca history and shares this well. Our cook was of a 5 star standard. Our waiter was also extremely professional, polite, friendly and helpful. All the porters did a fantastic job. Thank you.” Linda Watkins / Australia “I can’t think of a single thing I wish would’ve been different. It was as close to perfect as any 4 days could possibly be. Keep up the good work!!!.” Brad Adams / USA “Overall an excellent trip. From the organization to the personalities of all the staff, everything was very impressive. I couldn’t ask for a better trip.” Tony Hewison / UK “Guide was superlative and would recommend Enigma to other travelers. Food was exceptional. I’ve never had comparable meals whilst camping, and unlikely to in the future!” Richard Barnes-Webb / South Africa “Thanks for everything worth every penny or sol! Carlos (the cook) was INCREDIBLE, best food of my life. Julio was fun, friendly and encouraging. I plan to come back and go to Vilcabamba. Thanks again, you are all wonderful!” Trevor Rhodes / USA “A fantastic trip – could not have been any better. The guide was excellent and the cook and porters were brilliant. Food was absolutely brilliant, we ate sooo well. Fantastic trip, brilliant and well worth the price!” Sharon Womack / Australia “Our guide Manuel and his staff were absolutely exceptional. I cannot imagine more knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and encouraging people. The trip was wonderful and definitely unforgettable, and Manuel and his staff made the trip even more special.” Michael Leibowitz / USA “Food quality and diversity was excellent. Trek was worth it just for the sampling of Peruvian / Andean cuisine alone. It was fortunate to have 2 guides on this trip to assist with the ill without delaying the trip for the rest of the group. Efrain went above and beyond his responsibilities as a guide. We feel honored to have his insight, knowledge, experience and leadership. Communication skills are excellent. Victor is very hard working and earnest. Good survey questions!” Rosemary Chen / Canada “I don’t think this trip could be improved in any way. All involved made the whole experience extremely enjoyable and a very memorable trip. Our guide was competent, helpful and trustworthy. We felt very safe in his hands. The assistant guide was also very able, friendly and encouraging. The food was the best we have had in Peru. The porters were pure gentlemen and willing to lend a hand whenever possible.” Emer Gallagher / Ireland “The Inca Trail experience was excellent. Manuel was a wonderful guide. His English is great. Manuel was very supportive of different levels of hikers and various paces. He made every effort to provide service and a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional! Juan’s cooking was fantastic The trip was flawless! Thanks so much!.” Sheila Powell / Canada “Excellent guide and assistant guide. Great knowledge about the
places and the history of the Inca culture. Very good food and great
cooking. Excellent/outstanding porters, very helpful. |